ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
12,313 km
7,651 miles
BMX
Big Mountain
United States
Distance
12,313 km
7,651 mi / 6,648 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

ADD BMX
Airport Name Bole International Airport Big Mountain Airport
IATA Code ADD BMX
ICAO Code HAAB PABM
City Addis Ababa Big Mountain
Country Ethiopia United States
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Anchorage
Elevation 7,630 ft 663 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 59.360000, -155.260000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Big Mountain (BMX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Big Mountain Airport (BMX) in Big Mountain, United States is 12,313 kilometers (7,651 miles / 6,648 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north at a heading of 8°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Ethiopia with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:11 in Addis Ababa, it's 02:11 in Big Mountain. With a 12-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,967 feet between the two airports. Big Mountain Airport sits lower than Bole International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Big Mountain (BMX) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 345° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Bole International Airport (ADD) and Big Mountain Airport (BMX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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